Math SOL 7.3 Tax, Tip, Discount

Tip

An amount of money that is given to a worker such as a waiter or waitress who performs a service for you. (also known as a gratuity)

Tax

A percent of a purchase that is added to the purchase and paid to a government.

Discount

A reduction in original price usually a percent off or subtracted from the final cost.

Markdown

A percent subtracted from the cost of an item to determine the selling price.

Markup

An amount added to the cost price to determine the selling price

Percent

A percent is a ratio that compares a number to 100. Percent means per hundred. The symbol for percent is '%'.

Original Price

The price of an item or service before any discounts; 100% of the cost.

Sale Price

The price of an item or service minus the discount or deduction.

Gratuity

A percent added on to the cost of a service.